THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 17 June 2023

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Foreigners Arguing Over Condo Noise Disturbances End in Hugs
 

Phuket – A Russian man called tourist police after he was being inconvenienced by an American man at a condominium in Phuket who he says was continually being a nuisance and causing noise disturbances.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298115-foreigners-arguing-over-condo-noise-disturbances-end-in-hugs/

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Travel agency owner arrested for defrauding customers of 4m baht in European tour deposits

 

Picture courtesy of การเมือง-ชุมชน Facebook

 

Police apprehend a travel agency owner accused of defrauding customers out of 4 million baht (US$ 115,495) in deposit money for European tours. The suspect, 47 year old Supachoke, was arrested in front of his Thonburi accommodation after a considerable number of victims filed complaints.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298142-travel-agency-owner-arrested-for-defrauding-customers-of-4m-baht-in-european-tour-deposits/

 

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MFP Leader Wins Two Digit Prize in Today’s Lottery Draw

 

 

BANGKOK (TNA) – Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat wins the two digit prize in the June 16 government lottery draw.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298156-mfp-leader-wins-two-digit-prize-in-today’s-lottery-draw/

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Thailand remains in Tier 2 on latest US Trafficking in Persons report

 

 

Thailand remains in Tier 2 of the latest Trafficking in Persons report (2023 TIP Report), published by the U.S. State Department earlier today (Friday), along with other 104 out of the 188 countries and territories assessed around the world.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298167-thailand-remains-in-tier-2-on-latest-us-trafficking-in-persons-report/

 

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Pattaya Teenagers Brag About Weapon Collection on Facebook, Get Arrested
By Adam Judd

 

 

Two eighteen-year-old teens living in Naklua got a major surprise when they were awakened by Pattaya police knocking on their door earlier this week.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298168-pattaya-teenagers-brag-about-weapon-collection-on-facebook-get-arrested/

 

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Activists Hold Rally To Pile Pressure On Polling Agency
by TNR Staff

 

The rally at Bangkok Art and Culture Centre June 16, 2023. Photo: Matichon

 

ACTIVISTS from various groups joined the human rights watchdog iLaw in holding a rally at Bangkok Art and Culture Centre Friday evening (June 16) to press the Election Commission to quickly complete verification of MPs-designate, Matichon newspaper said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298169-activists-hold-rally-to-pile-pressure-on-polling-agency/

 

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Supreme Court verdict on former DSI chief and other officials due on July 10th
 

 

The Supreme Court has instructed the Criminal Court to read its verdict concerning Tarit Pengdit, former director-general of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), and three other officials within 30 days. The instruction comes after the defendants have repeatedly sought postponements of the reading of the verdict.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298171-supreme-court-verdict-on-former-dsi-chief-and-other-officials-due-on-july-10th/

 

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Buriram man charged with rape of 8 year old niece, resulting in pregnancy at 12
Samantha Rose

 

PHOTO: Sanook

A 43 year old man from Buriram province faces charges for the alleged rape of a child resulting in her pregnancy. The Thai man had reportedly raped his niece since the age of eight leading to her pregnancy at the age of 12. The girl’s mother sought help from authorities, exposing the abuse that had gone unnoticed over the years.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298172-buriram-man-charged-with-rape-of-8-year-old-niece-resulting-in-pregnancy-at-12/

 

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Chonburi Lottery Winner Uses 240,000 Baht of Winnings to “Feed” Ghosts
By Adam Judd

 

 

What would you do if you won the lottery? Pay off your debts? Buy a new home? Invest in savings? Well, one recent lottery winner chose an alternative route for some of his money.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298173-chonburi-lottery-winner-uses-240000-baht-of-winnings-to-“feed”-ghosts/

 

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Couple arrested in Phuket For Allegedly Running Investment Scam Costing Victims Over 20 Million Baht
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – A Thai couple were arrested in Phuket after they allegedly defrauded multiple victims for more than 20 million baht in damages by peddling false investments.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298174-couple-arrested-in-phuket-for-allegedly-running-investment-scam-costing-victims-over-20-million-baht/

 

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Middlemen warned against price collusion to suppress price of durian

 

 

Middlemen are being sternly warned they could face imprisonment and heavy fines if they engaged in price collusion to suppress the price of southern durian, which are just starting to be harvested. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298175-middlemen-warned-against-price-collusion-to-suppress-price-of-durian/

 

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Airport Chaos!! Clash between Lyft and Grab Drivers Sparks Passenger Conflict

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

UDON THANI - In a recent incident tensions escalated at Udon Thani Airport as a confrontation erupted between a Lyft driver and a Grab driver.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298176-airport-chaos-clash-between-lyft-and-grab-drivers-sparks-passenger-conflict/

 

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Parking Drama Unfolds at Ratchaburi Hospital: Driver Fined for Violating Traffic Rule

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

An incident recently sparked off drama in the parking area of Ratchaburi Hospital when a local resident, identified as Chokchai, parked his pickup truck incorrectly.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298177-parking-drama-unfolds-at-ratchaburi-hospital-driver-fined-for-violating-traffic-rule/

 

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Thai Immigration Police Crack Down on Two Chinese Fraud Cases, Uncovering Identity Theft and Counterfeit Visas

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

BANGKOK - Lieutenant General Phakphong Phongphetra, Commissioner of the Immigration Bureau, held a press conference to announce the significant arrests in two separate Chinese fraud cases.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298178-thai-immigration-police-crack-down-on-two-chinese-fraud-cases-uncovering-identity-theft-and-counterfeit-visas/

 

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Japanese man Arrested in Sa Kaeo for Overstaying Visa by 547 Days

 

Picture: 77kaoded

 

On June 16th, the police of Sa Kaeo province in Thailand detained a Japanese man for overstaying his visa by 547 days. According to reports, Pol. Col. Rung Thongmon, chief of Sa Kaeo Provincial Police, led the arrest operation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298179-japanese-man-arrested-in-sa-kaeo-for-overstaying-visa-by-547-days/

 

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High-Speed Bus Chase and Subsequent Escape in Bang Bo: Drugs Found on Scene

 

 

In a surprising turn of events, security footage reveals a dramatic pursuit led by almost ten officers from the Bang Bo Police Station against a speeding bus that had burst through a checkpoint.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298181-high-speed-bus-chase-and-subsequent-escape-in-bang-bo-drugs-found-on-scene/

 

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Korean Air on a mission in North Thailand
By TTR WEEKLY 

 

 

SEOUL, 16 June 2023: Korean Air’s volunteer team visited Chiang Dao in far north Thailand from 8 to 13 June to conduct volunteer activities, including road paving projects and introducing Korean traditional culture to residents.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298198-korean-air-on-a-mission-in-north-thailand/

 

 

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John Cleese announces new show in Bangkok this July with new tickets price added
by Thaiger

 

 

Live Nation Tero is thrilled to announce Britain’s foremost comedian JOHN CLEESE to Bangkok! He is set to perform in Bangkok on 7 July at KBank Siam Pic Ganesha. Cleese is kicking off his Asia tour, starting in Taipei, followed by Bangkok, Hong Kong, and Singapore.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298200-john-cleese-announces-new-show-in-bangkok-this-july-with-new-tickets-price-added/

 

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Tragic twist: Thai woman stabbed to death by fellow resident in Bangkok condo
Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ Page 3 News

A Thai woman’s life was tragically cut short when she was stabbed to death by a fellow Thai man at her condominium in Bangkok. The perpetrator was swiftly caught by the victim’s neighbours, who responded to the disturbance.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298201-tragic-twist-thai-woman-stabbed-to-death-by-fellow-resident-in-bangkok-condo/

 

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Celebrity son of Thailand’s ‘Mr Clean’ engulfed in crypto scandal
By Thai PBS World’s Political Desk

 

 

Surabot Leekpai, the celebrity son of a man dubbed the “Mr Clean” of Thai politics, has been accused of swindling crypto investors out of millions.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298202-celebrity-son-of-thailand’s-‘mr-clean’-engulfed-in-crypto-scandal/

 

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Phuket struggles to attract tourists in 2023 low season

By Peter Roche

 

A quiet Kata Beach on June 16 at 1pm.

The Phuket Tourist Association is putting together proposals to the new government (whoever that may be), aiming to revitalise the island’s tourism economy and restore the impressive 400 billion baht in income it reached back in pre-Covid 2019.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298207-phuket-struggles-to-attract-tourists-in-2023-low-season/

 

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Thai rice exports set to rise amid El Niño concerns
by Alex Morgan

 

Image by Thirawatana Phaisalratana, via Flickr

 

Thai rice exports have a favourable horizon in 2023, as they are projected to exceed 8 million tonnes. This boost in international demand is linked to global concerns about the possible consequences of the El Niño weather event, resulting in several countries aiming to expand their stockpiles, according to Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298208-thai-rice-exports-set-to-rise-amid-el-niño-concerns/

 

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Nong Yai Woman Wins Miss Universe Thailand Chonburi
By Adam Judd

 

 

Pattaya, Thailand-A young woman from Nong Yai District in Chonburi took home the grand prize last night, June 16th, 2023, at the Miss Universe Thailand (MUT) Chonburi contest.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298209-nong-yai-woman-wins-miss-universe-thailand-chonburi/

 

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Chonburi Crash: Woman Dies as Car Flips Several Times on Accident-Prone Road
Nattapong Westwood

 

Image courtesy of Khaosod Online

 

A tragic car accident claimed the life of a 30 years old woman in Chonburi province when her vehicle lost control, collided with a footpath, and rolled several times. The incident took place near a company in the Panthong district, with witnesses providing harrowing accounts of the scene. This incident was reported to the Phan Thong police station at 5.30am, on June 17, 2023.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298210-chonburi-crash-woman-dies-as-car-flips-several-times-on-accident-prone-road/

 

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Chonburi Police Commander Accused of Allegedly Extorting 140 Million Baht From Victims Over Online Gambling
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Chonburi – The Chonburi Provincial Police Commander is being accused of allegedly extorting 140 million baht from victims over online gambling websites.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298212-chonburi-police-commander-accused-of-allegedly-extorting-140-million-baht-from-victims-over-online-gambling/

 

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Cambodian man chokes to death on cherry clam in Thailand while enjoying meal with friends
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Image courtesy of Khaosod Online

 

A 41 years old Cambodian man died in front of his friends after choking on an oyster while eating a papaya salad with cherry clams and drinking beer at a rented room in Panthong, Chonburi, Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298215-cambodian-man-chokes-to-death-on-cherry-clam-in-thailand-while-enjoying-meal-with-friends/

 

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Meeting of eight coalition parties postponed to June 22nd

 

 

The eight coalition parties, led by Move Forward, have decided to postpone their meeting to discuss the formation of a new government from June 20th to June 22nd, to await the Election Commission’s (EC) official confirmation of the May 14th general election results, expected on June 21st.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298217-meeting-of-eight-coalition-parties-postponed-to-june-22nd/

 

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